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“Perhaps you could sympathize with those who seek to replace a dead child with a copy, or to copy a parent or a relative or even a celebrity.” quote by Leon Kass
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“Perhaps you could sympathize with those who seek to replace a dead child with a copy, or to copy a parent or a relative or even a celebrity.”

Leon Kass

About This Quote

Source Book: The Wisdom of Repugnance, Leon Kass, 2008

Explores ethical discomfort with cloning humans, especially replacing loved ones with identical copies.

In simple terms: Cloning humans raises deep moral unease.

Key Takeaway

Consider the moral limits of cloning.

Themes

ethics technology identity

Mood

thoughtful concerned

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • medical research
  • family grief
  • celebrity culture
  • legal policy

Key Concepts

bioethics personhood replication

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is it ever permissible to clone a loved one?
  • What rights would a clone have?
A Different Perspective

Cloning may undermine individuality and consent.

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